Cube Houses Rotterdam

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The Cube Houses are just above Rotterdam's Oude Haven (Old
Harbor).

This view up the façade of
the Kubuswoningen, or Cube Houses, shows the basic structural layout: Each cube
rests on its corner atop a base of brick and concrete. An entrance staircase
leads from the dwelling's doorway to the living space inside the cube.

The courtyard of the Kubuswoningen complex is visible
through the living-room windows.

Steep stairs, similar to those in an old Dutch canal house, lead
to the upper levels of the cube dwelling.

1970s-style supergraphics are at the occupant's discretion.

A view across the roofs of neighboring Cube Houses shows the
upper floors of the Rotterdam Central Library and several apartment buildings.

Interior views are even more impressive, especially as you climb
higher in the Show-Cube.

If your visit to the Kijk-Kubus or Show-Cube has left you dizzy,
you can ask for a bed at the
Stayokay Hostel Rotterdam
within the Cube Houses project. The hostel's accommodations range from shared 6-
to 9-bed rooms (mixed or single-sex) to private 2-, 4-, or 6-bed rooms. Rates
include breakfast, sheets, and Wi-Fi Internet access.